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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315, 30,794.70 and 12,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315, 30,794.70 and 12,379 is: 17,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315 : 30,794.70 = 12,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315/30,794.70 = 12,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315x = 30,794.70 × 12,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315x = 381,207,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,207,591.30/22,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,083.02

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